U.S. DOJ Proposes Google Divestiture in Antitrust Case

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has put forward a proposal during a Washington antitrust hearing that compels Google to divest key assets, including its Chrome browser, to dismantle its dominant position in the online search market. Prosecutors argue that Chrome’s function as a prominent gateway for user access to search engines makes its separation crucial, potentially allowing competitors to gain valuable market data and enhance their own services. This three-week hearing is set to conclude with a decision on ‘remedial measures,’ expected this summer.